Nine channels get notices for airing fake news of plane crash
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 25 March 2017
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Nine television channels have received notices from PEMRA for airing inaccurate information regarding a plane crash. They have seven days to respond or face penalties.Summary
ISLAMABAD – Nine television channels have been issued show-cause notices by PEMRA for airing baseless news about a plane crash in Kallar Syedan near Rawalpindi.
The blundering news organizations Abb Takk, Waqt, Channel 5, Sach TV, 7 News, Aaj, Roze, NewsOne and Capital telecast the news between 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm on March 22.
The regulator said the channels had violated rules and regulations.
All have been given seven days to submit their replies and explain why a fine of Rs1million each not be slapped on them or their licenses canceled.
KEY POINTS:
- Nine channels issued show-cause notices by PEMRA.
- Aired false news about a plane crash in Kallar Syedan.
- Channels include Abb Takk, Waqt, Channel 5, and more.
- Violations of broadcasting rules reported.
- Each channel may face Rs1 million fine or license cancellation.
